Institution-Independent Model Theory

By Razvan Diaconescu

A model theory that is independent of any concrete logical system allows a general handling of a large variety of logics. This generality can be achieved by applying the theory of institutions that provides a precise mathematical formulation for the intuitive concept of a logical system. Especially in computer science, where the development of a huge number of specification logics is observable, institution-independent model theory simplifies and sometimes even enables a concise model-theoretic analysis of the system. Besides incorporating important methods and concepts from conventional model theory, the proposed top-down methodology allows for a structurally clean understanding of model-theoretic phenomena. As a consequence, results from conventional concrete model theory can be understood more easily, and sometimes even new results are obtained.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3764387076
• ISBN13: 9783764387075
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.3"